revere — to feel deep respect or admiration for someone or something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to feel deep respect or admiration for someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈvɪr/
Korean meaning: 깊이 존경하다, 숭배하다
Korean pronunciation: 리**비**어
Example Sentences
- My grandmother reveres her old smartphone like it's a sacred relic from ancient times.
- Students at this university revere the founder's statue and believe touching it brings good luck.
- He reveres his morning coffee so much that he performs a 10-minute ritual before drinking it.
revere
VERB//rɪˈvɪr//
to feel deep respect or admiration for someone or something
A devoted worshiper reveres the sacred Buddha statue in humble prayer
When we revere with hearts sincere, no distractions interfere!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'revereri' meaning 'to stand in awe of' or 'to fear,' which combines 're-' (back) and 'vereri' (to fear or respect). The word entered English via Old French 'reverer' in the 14th century.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother reveres her old smartphone like it's a sacred relic from ancient times.”
“Students at this university revere the founder's statue and believe touching it brings good luck.”
“He reveres his morning coffee so much that he performs a 10-minute ritual before drinking it.”
“The ancient Greeks revered their gods through elaborate ceremonies and offerings.”
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